Item Number: 4699 UPC: 0000309515045

Country: Mexico
Region: Oaxaca Sub Region: Oaxaca
Appellation/AVA: Santiago Matatlan
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Grape(s): Estate Grown Agave Espadín
Type: Spirits - Mezcal
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 6
Closure: T Top
Case Production: 150
Alc by Vol(%): 45.4
Viticulture: Practicing Biodynamic

The agave for the Pechuga is roasted in the traditional method (5 days in the ground with black oak) and fermented with the agave to extract maximum flavor. Undiluted Clásico is put back in the still for a third distillation and bottled, undiluted at 45.4%. The mezcal is then macerated with a traditional mixture of fruit: quince, apples, bananas, pineapple and guava. A whole chicken breast, skinned and washed to remove all fat is hung from the cap of the still. The breast is said to soften the intensity and round out the flavor of the mezcal. All of the fruit are from the mountains of Oaxaca and must be harvested during the very short, quince harvest. Pechuga is produced over a short time at the end of the summer.  The fruit will have different expressions from year to year.  The 2010 vintage was delayed 6 weeks due to the rain, the most in decades. This is a joven mezcal.

Tasting Notes: Fidencio Pechuga has a robust, fruity nose which is tempered by smoke and spiced agave on the palate. The finish is lingering with a rich, unctuous mouth feel.

"Fidencio Pechuga Mezcal is about the best thing I've ever had the pleasure of imbibing." - Rick Bayless